# MillBot.ai

> AI-powered inventory tracking, cut optimization, kiln scheduling, and order management for sawmills and lumber yards. MillBot helps milling operations track every log and board foot by species, grade, and moisture content — from the log deck to the loading dock.

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## Core Product

- [Features](https://millbot.ai/features/): Log inventory tracking, AI cut optimization, kiln scheduling, order management, lumber grading, pricing tools, shipping and logistics coordination
- [Pricing](https://millbot.ai/pricing/): Three tiers — Starter ($149/mo, 1 location), Professional ($399/mo, up to 3 locations), Enterprise ($999/mo, unlimited locations). 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
- [FAQ](https://millbot.ai/faq/): Common questions about species tracking, board foot calculations, moisture content monitoring, kiln drying, lumber grading, and setup

## How It Works

MillBot provides a complete digital operations platform for sawmills and lumber yards. Track log inventory by species, diameter, and grade. Get AI-optimized cut patterns that maximize yield from every log. Schedule kiln loads by species and thickness with moisture content monitoring. Manage customer orders from quote to shipment with automated inventory matching.

### Key Capabilities

- **Log Inventory Tracking**: Track every log by species, diameter, length, grade, and defects with real-time board foot tallies
- **AI Cut Optimization**: Analyzes log geometry and recommends cut patterns that maximize yield (8-15% improvement typical)
- **Kiln Scheduling**: Species-specific drying schedules, moisture content monitoring, energy cost tracking
- **Order Management**: Match inventory to orders automatically, generate quotes, packing lists, and bills of lading
- **Lumber Grading**: NHLA and structural grading standards, grade recovery tracking by species and source
- **Mill Analytics**: Recovery rates, yield by species, cost per board foot, kiln utilization dashboards

### Target Market

- Small to mid-size sawmills (portable mills to 50,000 BdFt/day operations)
- Lumber yards and hardwood distributors
- Operations currently tracking inventory with clipboards, tally sheets, and spreadsheets

## Company

- [About](https://millbot.ai/about/): MillBot is built by Barrett Agentic LLC, which builds AI-powered vertical SaaS for underserved industries
- Contact: hello@millbot.ai

## Blog

- [Sawmill Inventory Management](https://millbot.ai/blog/sawmill-inventory-management/): How modern sawmills are replacing manual tally sheets with real-time digital inventory tracking by species, grade, and moisture content
- [How AI Cut Optimization Increases Lumber Yield](https://millbot.ai/blog/lumber-cut-optimization/): The math behind AI-powered cut optimization and why it consistently outperforms manual sawing decisions by 8-15%
- [Kiln Drying Best Practices](https://millbot.ai/blog/kiln-drying-best-practices/): Species-specific drying schedules, MC monitoring, and common mistakes that lead to degrade, case-hardening, and warp
- [5 Ways to Streamline Lumber Yard Operations](https://millbot.ai/blog/lumber-yard-operations/): Practical strategies for yard organization, reducing handling, and faster order fulfillment
- [The Sawmill Owner's Guide to Technology](https://millbot.ai/blog/sawmill-technology-guide/): What technology tools sawmills actually need, what is overkill, and where to start

## All pages

- [MillBot Blog — Sawmill Operations, Lumber Yard Management, and Milling Industry Insights](https://millbot.ai/blog/): Expert advice on sawmill inventory management, cut optimization, kiln drying, lumber yard operations, and how AI technology is transforming the milling industry.
- [MillBot Case Studies — AI for Lumber & Milling Operations](https://millbot.ai/case-studies/): Real-world success stories from MillBot customers.
- [MillBot Comparisons — AI for Lumber & Milling Operations](https://millbot.ai/comparisons/): See how MillBot stacks up against traditional solutions and competitors.
- [Hardwood Dealer Order Management: Fix the Gaps Costing You Customers | MillBot Blog](https://millbot.ai/blog/hardwood-dealer-order-management-fix-the-gaps/): Struggling with order tracking, tally errors, and late deliveries? Here's how sawmills and hardwood dealers can fix order management and stop losing customers.
- [Lumber Yard Pricing Strategy: Stop Leaving Money on the Table | MillBot Blog](https://millbot.ai/blog/lumber-yard-pricing-strategy/): Learn how sawmills, lumber yards, and hardwood dealers can build a smarter pricing strategy to protect margins and win more orders in volatile markets.
- [Sawmill Log Intake & Scaling: Stop Losing Money at the Gate | MillBot Blog](https://millbot.ai/blog/sawmill-log-intake-scaling-stop-losing-money-at-the-gate/): Accurate log intake and scaling is where sawmill profit starts. Learn 4 actionable tips to reduce scaling errors, improve yield tracking, and capture more value.
- [5 Ways to Slash Sawmill Operating Costs and Boost Profit Margins | MillBot Blog](https://millbot.ai/blog/sawmill-operating-costs-reduction-strategies/): Discover proven strategies to reduce sawmill operating costs by 15-30%. From waste reduction to energy efficiency, learn how to maximize your mill's profitability.
- [Sawmill Production Scheduling: Fill the Gaps Costing You | MillBot Blog](https://millbot.ai/blog/sawmill-production-scheduling-strategies/): Poor production scheduling costs sawmills and lumber yards thousands weekly. Learn 5 actionable strategies to optimize throughput, reduce downtime, and ship on time.
- [How a Custom Milling Operation Cut Order Errors by 84% | MillBot Case Studies](https://millbot.ai/case-studies/custom-milling-operation-cuts-order-errors-with-millbot/): See how Ridgeline Custom Milling used MillBot to eliminate costly order mistakes, save 22 hours weekly, and add $180K in annual revenue.
- [MillBot vs. Traditional Sawmill Software: An Honest Comparison | MillBot Comparisons](https://millbot.ai/comparisons/millbot-vs-traditional-sawmill-software-comparison/): Comparing MillBot AI to spreadsheets, legacy sawmill software, and manual systems. See which solution fits your lumber yard or custom milling operation.